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Book&Art: "Noli me tangere" by Andrea Camilleri

Written by Tiziana Pasciuto
Translated by Sarah Fortunée Tabbakh
Italian Version here

This book is the perfect combination for those of you who love mystery and Camilleri’s writing. Captivating and well-written – dialogues as full chapters, newspaper excerpts and police reports are on the programme – the story is based on Laura Garaudo, a beautiful but fickle art historian who is constantly worried. Mystery arises when Laura suddenly disappears. 

At the heart of the mystery is the quote: “Noli me tangere”, touch me not. For those of you who remember their catechism or simply know, this was said by the newly resurrected Christ to Mary-Magdalene who tried to touch Him. The quote is strictly connected to Laura, not only because she represents a modern Mary-Magdalene, but also because her studies are strictly based on works of art that depict the Holy event. 

Beato Angelico, Noli me tangere, Convent of San Marco, Florence.  

Tiziano, Noli me tangere, National Gallery, London.

Laura leaves behind her a trail of “artistic” clues that the brilliant young inspector Luca Maurizi attempts to follow. Indeed, the inspector comes across some paintings and frescoes depicting the theme of “Noli me tangere” scattered around the world. This gives the impression that Tiziano and Beato Angelico’s brushstrokes are to Laura, who was allegedly in search of peace and serenity, a road to redemption.

I cannot deny that I was taken by the urge to explore the same trip-expiation Laura took: so, what are you waiting for? 

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